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hoss73ford · 09-04-2014, 03:19 PM

I am getting ready to have a '66 352 engine gone thru as it is a good candidate. Now I have found a '65 F250 that is in far better shape than my '66 F1 and it doesn't need an engine right now. Still I'm thinking while I have the money to go ahead and have it rebuilt (should only need the basics and not expensive machine work) & put it back for when I need it.

I've heard of stored engines, even rebuilt ones, locking up and being ruined. What is best to do? Maybe spray the plug holes with WD40 or add a little oil sometimes? Before too long, it will be in a desert dry climate (Arizona) so I'm thinking that will be in my favor.

Input?

09-04-2014, 03:19 PM	#1
hoss73ford Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 142	Storing a rebuilt engine I am getting ready to have a '66 352 engine gone thru as it is a good candidate. Now I have found a '65 F250 that is in far better shape than my '66 F1 and it doesn't need an engine right now. Still I'm thinking while I have the money to go ahead and have it rebuilt (should only need the basics and not expensive machine work) & put it back for when I need it. I've heard of stored engines, even rebuilt ones, locking up and being ruined. What is best to do? Maybe spray the plug holes with WD40 or add a little oil sometimes? Before too long, it will be in a desert dry climate (Arizona) so I'm thinking that will be in my favor. Input?